INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

Definition of infringement

as in violation

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation any government action limiting freedom of speech is an infringement of the U.S. Constitution

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Recent Examples of infringement As the fiery debate surrounding AI and copyright infringement continues to boil, the software world has run into its own controversy head first. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 Our maisons handle trademark infringement in many countries very regularly, including China. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Doing so is copyright infringement, and photography companies could choose to pursue legal action, hitting parents with fines that could run into hundreds of pounds. — Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026 The ruling came as part of a widening patent infringement dispute with Halozyme Therapeutics over the best-selling cancer treatment. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

This was a violation at the opening inspection and was to be corrected prior to opening.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The law firm said that a license plate violation will not add points on your DMV record.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026